HD-DVD stuns Blueray

ByCarlos Granier 2007/11/162007/11/16

According to this Google Trends chart, HD-DVD is leaving Blueray in the dust. And we all know what dust will do to the laser in your player.

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Using Twitter as a Marketing Tool

ByCarlos Granier 2007/10/082007/10/24

A friend recently asked me about ways his clients could use the power of social networks. As I was explaining to him the nuances of socnets as marketing tools, it occurred to me that Twitter could be used as a powerful marketing weapon. Imagine being able to immediately reach your clients with breaking news at…

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The Advertiser’s Dilemma

ByCarlos Granier 2006/11/132006/11/18

As an advertiser, you’d want to optimize your purchases. But by the time you can tell a video is a runaway hit, you’ve not only probably lost the majority of your potential audience, but you’ll also have to pay a premium to advertise on that now world famous video.

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Google TV is coming (and we told you so)

ByCarlos Granier 2010/03/182010/03/18

In April, 2006, I wrote: “Google is also making inroads into the set-top box business, hoping to bring ~~television~~ media straight into your television (whether itâ€™s in your living room or your mobile phone).” Today, Google is finally announcing Google TV.

The MiamiTwits Twitter Group

ByCarlos Granier 2008/01/20

Following Technosailor‘s lead, and using his code, I’ve setup the MiamiTwits Twitter group for people in the Miami, FL area (and anyone else, really) who wish to subscribe. All you need is: a twitter account (of course) follow @MiamiTwits send a direct message to the group (e.g., d MiamiTwits Hello Miami!) and it will be…

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Hamburger wolfs down Hot-dog

ByCarlos Granier 2007/11/172007/11/16

It’s a hamburger world, it seems. Except for every Fourth of July, when Nathan’s Hot-dog Eating Contest rolls around. Check out the Google Trends chart:

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Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/16 at 09:30

Breaking News… Blu-Ray comes from behind and double-stuns HD-DVD.

Thanks to Alex for pointing out that getting the terms correct goes a long way when analyzing Google Trends!

Good thing I put that disclaimer about “preposterous conclusions” on the first post of this series. ROFL!
Alex says:

2007/11/16 at 11:06

Chris Saylor points out it’s still a pretty close race, I wouldn’t place my bets yet! http://rubyurl.com/tfX
Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/16 at 13:30

Breaking News… Blu-Ray comes from behind and double-stuns HD-DVD.

Thanks to Alex for pointing out that getting the terms correct goes a long way when analyzing Google Trends!

Good thing I put that disclaimer about “preposterous conclusions” on the first post of this series. ROFL!
Alex says:

2007/11/16 at 15:06

Chris Saylor points out it’s still a pretty close race, I wouldn’t place my bets yet! http://rubyurl.com/tfX
Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/17 at 09:07

Wow… Thanks for that tip about the “|” operator. Just gave me a ton more ideas!

You can see a list of all the available operators you can use on the Google Trends About page.

There’s a ton of different options you can use.

Thanks Chris and Alex.
Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/17 at 13:07

Wow… Thanks for that tip about the “|” operator. Just gave me a ton more ideas!

You can see a list of all the available operators you can use on the Google Trends About page.

There’s a ton of different options you can use.

Thanks Chris and Alex.
Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/17 at 21:09

Hey, using a modified query to account for possible variation of both terms, HD-DVD pulls ahead again.

Check out http://tinyurl.com/ys7crq where I compare “hd-dvd | hddvd | hd dvd” against “blu-ray | blueray | bluray | blue-ray”

Take that, Blu-ray! 😉
Carlos Granier-Phelps says:

2007/11/18 at 01:09

Hey, using a modified query to account for possible variation of both terms, HD-DVD pulls ahead again.

Check out http://tinyurl.com/ys7crq where I compare “hd-dvd | hddvd | hd dvd” against “blu-ray | blueray | bluray | blue-ray”

Take that, Blu-ray! 😉

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